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Jet Blue Employee Not a Hero, Represents HR Nightmare

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Article on www.payscale.com states that there is much to be learned (from an HR perspective) from the much-publicized case of a frustrated Jet Blue flight attendant who had a dramatic resignation, including a dramatic exit from the airplane, after dealing with an unruly customer.

The individual is being celebrated as a hero for all those who can empathize with the difficulty in servicing unpleasant customers. But HR professionals know that his actions reflect a number of issues that impact many workplaces.

Check out the article here.

Unpaid “Blackberry Overtime” an Issue for Employees

Sunday, August 22, 2010

August 22nd article in The Toronto Star that discusses concept of unpaid overtime for workers and managers equipped with technology, including the Blackberry smartphone, and whether or not time spent replying to work-related emails after work hours consitutes unpaid overtime. The fact that some employers expect or demand workers to respond to work-related emails and telephone calls 24/7 is also discussed.

It should be noted that there are currently 3 class action law suits, including the suit by CIBC bank tellers against their employer, involving this issue.

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/850947--blackberry-overtime-technology-creating-around-the-clock-workers

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